WE RACED A HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 FROM SEATTLE TO BOSTON IN THE OUT OF SPEC I-90 SURGE!

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The "Out of Spec I-90 Surge" video chronicles a cross-country race from Seattle to Boston featuring ten diverse vehicles, with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE Rear Wheel Drive taking center stage. The reviewer, piloting the Ioniq 6 with two passengers, highlights the car's competitive performance, narrowly missing second place to the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD by just 13 minutes, finishing in 48 hours and 51 minutes. Key takeaways include the Ioniq 6's impressive charging speeds, routinely exceeding 200 kW between 0-80% state of charge, and its overall reliability on the Electrify America network, which the reviewer found surprisingly robust. Despite a few charging hiccups and a concerning, unexplained range estimation anomaly, the Ioniq 6 proved a capable road trip companion. The reviewer praises the car's efficiency and value, noting its similar price point to the Model 3. A significant lowlight was the windshield cracking due to a rock chip, a damage unique to the Ioniq 6 among the competing vehicles. Ultimately, the experience fostered a newfound confidence in EV road-tripping capabilities.